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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.43, 250.80 and 145.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.43, 250.80 and 145.67 is: 218.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.43 : 250.80 = 145.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.43/250.80 = 145.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.43x = 250.80 × 145.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.43x = 36,532.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,532.24/167.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.19

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